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Retreat Programme 2012

 

"Finding God everywhere" February 17 - 19
Members of Notre Dame de Vie Institute and Matt Blake OCD
A prayerful weekend exploring the teaching of Fr Marie-Eugene OCD (founder of Notre Dame de Vie) on the integration of prayer and life.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

Lenten Retreat February 21 - 23 (mid-week)
Liam Finnerty OCD
"The Suffering Servant" (Isaiah 53).
These days around Ash Wednesday will consist of meditation on the victory of Christ over sin and death - leading to Easter glory.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

Weekend Conference for Religious March 2 - 4
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Praying with Mark's Gospel March 16 - 18
James McCaffrey OCD
This weekend will provide an experience of praying with Scripture and pondering Mark's teaching on Prayer.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

Easter Triduum
 April 4 - 8
Carmelite Community
An opportunity to join the Carmelite community for the liturgical celebrations of Holy Week. There will be some reflections each day on the theme of the day.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

Getting started in prayeraster
 April 17 - 19 (mid-week)

Conducted by members of the Carmelite Secular Order
For people who are thinking about how to get started in prayer or who wish to think about different ways of praying. These days will have a 'Carmelite flavour'.

 

Edith Stein: "To walk in truth before Truth itself"
 April 20 - 22

Matt Blake OCD.
Knowing Jesus more deeply, guided by the experience and teaching of St Edith Stein.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

Change and Transition
 April 27 - 29

Annette Goulden OCDS and Philip McParland OCD
This weekend explores how change and transition can be an opportunity to deepen our awareness of God's unconditional love and care for each one of us.

 

Individually Guided Retreat
 May 14 - 18 (Monday to Friday)

Conducted by members of the Carmelite Secular Order.
These days will look at how the spiritual wisdom of Carmel deepens our prayer to give encouragement and inspiration in our daily lives. With individual guidance and some group activities.

 

Poetry and Prayer
 May 21 - 24 (mid-week)

Vincent O'Hara OCD and Anne Soper
These three days will explore the riches of poetry and the way it can enhance our spirit and facilitate our journey to God. Participants will be invited to bring along and share their favourite poems of inspiration.

 

Pentecost Retreat
 May 25 - 27

Liam Finnerty OCD
"Come, Holy Spirit".
A weekend of prayer, silence and music in celebration of Pentecost

 

Individually Guided Retreat
 May 28 - June 3

Directors: James McCaffrey OCD, Alacoque O'Reilly OCDS, Matt Blake OCD and Anne Donald OCDS
As well as being invited to participate in the prayer of the community, retreatants will meet with their Director once a day for guidance, especially in the area of prayer.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

"The Bread of Life"
 June 15 - 17

Vincent O'Hara OCD
A week-end retreat reflecting on the Eucharist, to coincide with the Eucharistic Congress in Dublin.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

Individually Guided Retreat
 July 2 - 8

Directors: Frank Gallagher OCD, Anne Donald OCDS, Liam Finnerty OCD and Sr Monica Sheehy (Mercy Sister).
This will be a silent retreat.

 

Individually Guided Retreat
 August 17 - 23

Directors: James McCaffrey OCD , Vincent O'Hara OCD, Eugene McCaffrey OCD and Liam Finnerty OCD.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

Going deeper in prayer
 September 18 - 20 (mid-week)

Conducted by members of the Carmelite Secular Order
For people who have some experience in prayer and who wish to develop their prayer life in a deeper way. With emphasis on the Carmelite saints.

 

"The eye of the Soul opened in the Light of Faith"
 September 21 - 23

Matt Blake OCD
A silent retreat focusing on the life and teaching of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

St Therese of Lisieux
 September 28 - 30

Vincent O'Hara OCD
This prayerful weekend will explore the riches of St Therese's short life, with particular emphasis on her teaching on the Little Way and her understanding of suffering.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

St Teresa of Avila: "A Spiritual Adventure"
 October 12 - 14

Matt Blake OCD
Drawing inspiration and strength from St Teresa's masterpiece "The Foundations".
This will be a silent retreat.

 

St John of the Cross: "Language of God"
 November 23 - 25

Matt Blake OCD
The Joy, Power and Beauty of St John of the Cross's "Living Flame of Love"
This will be a silent retreat.

 

Advent Retreat
 November 30 - December 2

Resident Carmelite Team
As Advent begins, this weekend will offer space for reflection and prayer, with an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
This will be a silent retreat.

 

A Carmelite Christmas
 December 14 - 16

Matt Blake OCD
The mystery of Christmas through the penetrating eyes of St John of the Cross and St Edith Stein.
This will be a silent retreat.

Suggested Offerings for Retreats

Day (24 hours with full board): £50
Weekend: Single Room: £100
Sharing: £80
Six-day Guided Retreat: £300

Deposits (non-refundable)
Weekends: £20 Six-day: £40

Please make cheques payable to Carmelite Priory and send your booking to the Administrator.
If one has difficulty in paying, please contact Fr Prior.

 
Click here to see a map of how to get to The Carmelite Priory, Oxford
 
Email: Retreat Enquiries
Telephone: 01865 321991 or 01865 735133
 
Time of arrival/departure: You are free to arrive any time mid afternoon. Retreats begin with supper at 6.30pm on the first evening and end after lunch at 1.00pm on the final day. Guests are asked to vacate their rooms by mid morning.